" It was our good fortune to work with George Murphy II in building our dream home in Kona, Hawaii. We were living in Japan at the time and required a building contractor to oversee all aspects of our project including site plan, site preparation, and residential construction. George was a pleasure to work with and ensured the highest quality went into every aspect of our home. George provided digital photos at every step so we could enjoy the experience. We highly recommend George Murphy II for whatever construction project you are planning."

- John and Harumi Charles 

" Aloha, You have a dream of building a new home for you, you have a clear image in your head how it would look and feel and embrace and protect you and now you have moved up to the point where the financing is done, the plans are ready and you're in need of somebody to make this dream a reality. Oh, I forgot to mention a tiny piece of information which was in our case extremely crucial - we're Swiss and Switzerland is some 15'000 miles away. The main and almost only link to our new home during construction was the Internet with a lot of communication tools to master. The moment we signed the contract we told George - now we owe you a hefty amount of money and you owe us a home. Needless to say that the building process was as smooth as the sea in Kona Bay on a calm day, was within time and budget and is in fact our dream come true. Efficient communication via eMail, Skype fax and phone in an always pleasant way was the cornerstone of this successful building of a home which blends European and Hawaiian lifestyle at its best. When it comes to building something different, something which needs a deep understanding of what has to be achieved we would not only say George Murphy is the man, but the only man! Mahalo,"

- Werner

My husband, Jimmy, and I hired George Murphy Construction to remodel our home in March of 2007. This was not a normal remodeling job.  This project was extremely large and complicated.  My expectations of a contractor are not the norm as I am a professional Interior Designer with 30 years of experience.  The home originally was 5000 sq. Ft and was expanded to 7000 sq.ft.  We also constructed a four-car carport to the side of the main house.  Almost every room had construction in it.  Walls were taken down to studs, moved and rebuilt. 

George and his crews were very professional while on site.  They worked in a quick and precise manner.  George was faced with the daunting task of obtaining materials form Thailand to match existing materials on the house.  We did not know where to buy these materials from, but George undertook the job of location them and having them shipped overseas. 

I am recommending George Murphy Construction to anyone who has a construction project, big or small. I believe that they will find him a very pleasant and professional person to work with.  Please do not hesitate to call if a personal recommendation is required."

 - Jennifer Day ASID, IIDA

We bought our retirement home in Kona in 2013 and moved in three years later. The 30 year old house had good bones but needed some serious upgrades. We had a vision of what we wanted, and George Murphy made it happen. A pool and lanai were the big parts, and we gutted the kitchen and a bath. Lighting and fans were moved in every room of the house. Floor coverings were replaced throughout. The pool drove the need for a serious electric power upgrade. George led us through the design, permitting and construction. To complicate matters, I lived in the house throughout the ten months of months of construction and was the project’s painter. Communication with George was clear and efficient. His stable of craftsmen were talented, professional and dependable. Work was scheduled efficiently and proceeded on schedule. Because in a remodel you never know what you’ll find behind the walls, we agreed to a time and materials contract with a projected cost and schedule. His office staff provided task, activity and billing reports that let us track our progress. When we were done the place exceeded our expectations and was on schedule and on price.

After living in the home, we identified a dozen or so small project additions we wanted to have done. George and his crew got them done with fit and finish that matched the original perfectly. A year later we decided to take on the master bathroom that was not addressed in the first phase of the remodel. Again, George and the crew worked around us to provide a wonderful product and experience.

We recommend George Murphy II Construction without reservation to anyone who has a construction project. He demonstrated to us that he can handle any size project and will finish to job with good humor and much aloha.

- Bill and Vickie Wells

George Murphy Construction was the general contractor for us in the construction of several bamboo designed guest houses and our main home (a two story structure with a downstairs garage and carport area 48'x24' with a 1274 square foot Bamboo Living Home Polynesian model on the second story. This project was built in 2015-2016. All aspects of the construction were to our satisfaction, his crew was efficient, friendly, talented and skilled to complete the project from start to finish. Our philosophy of "you can only work this project if you are enjoying yourself" was agreed to, adopted and followed by George and all of his crew. We experienced no "call backs" on any aspects of this build, now 5 years later and we are still quite happy with our home.

We had numerous communications over the buildout with George and crew discussing options, methods and materials chosen along the way, all to our satisfaction. We highly recommend George Murphy Construction for any project without any hesitation. They are great to work with.

- Jeff McConnel & Cheri Mardon, happy owners

I highly recommend George Murphy! George and his crew have exceeded my expectations in the construction of my ‘dream’ bamboo home. Pulling the trigger and finalizing the decision to build was not an easy one. But when I finally did decide I knew I had made the right choice when I met George and his team. They were thorough, fair & easy to work with. My bamboo home is unique and presented its own challenges in the construction process. George was there every step of the way when there needed to be a work around & even made enhancements when not all the bamboo pieces arrived. The result is my beautiful bamboo home that looks like a piece of art! I am grateful to George and his great crew for the excellent construction of my beautiful home.

- Pamela Myers

“ George Murphy Construction has given Rebecca and Bill a very beautiful, peaceful quiet home by the sea, with sounds of birds and waves. We monitored the construction process from first dirt movement to completion, all done with care and professionalism. George situated the home on the site so as to allow excellent natural airflow and a view of both sea and mountains from almost every room. George suggested raising the building, rather than a concrete pad, giving better views all around, and access to utilities under the home.

George made many suggestions along the building path, one particularly enjoyed is the glass surround of the Lanai’s, giving virtually unobstructed views of the seas and whales. George suggested a large 4’ overhang on the eaves. It is a great addition to a Hawaiian Home. Rebecca loves the privacy of the extra bedrooms, and how cozy they are.

Landscaping is being contracted with Aikane Nursery. The suggested Granite supplier-Installer, Davis Tile did an excellent job. The suggested Cabinetry supplier, Jay’s Custom Cabinets, in Hilo, provided beautiful cabinetry. Off the Grid Solar, and Home Wiring by Renewable Energy Services in Honokaa was well done.

On a daily basis, Rebecca is all smiles, and remarks on how she loves her new home built with excellent materials and construction management by George Murphy Construction. We are very pleased to recommend George Murphy and his great crew. “

- Bill & Rebecca Race 16 February 2021